China News Service, November 11 (Yanxintai) November 12 this year marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Sun Weiyong, Sun Yat-sen's great-great-nephew, recently accepted an exclusive interview with China News Network's "Yanxintai" studio. From the unique perspective of family descendants, he told the story of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's unification ambition and the century-old echo of the Sun Yat-sen spirit.
"Unification is the ideal foundation for understanding Mr. Sun Yat-sen"
"All the revolutionary struggles in Mr. Sun Yat-sen's life have only two ultimate goals: revitalizing China and reunifying the country." When talking about the importance of "unification" in Mr. Sun Yat-sen's struggle history, Sun Weiyong spoke firmly.
In his view, Mr. Sun Yat-sen overthrew the monarchy and worked to save the country not because of his personal fame, but because he deeply understood that without unification, there would be no stability; without unification, there would be no national rejuvenation.
"Unification is the root of the nation, the blessing of the people, and the foundation of the country." Sun Weiyong said that Mr. Sun Yat-sen has repeatedly told the public throughout his life that China is originally a unified country, and division will only cause the country to be broken, the people to suffer, and the nation to be humiliated.
"Unity is the foundation of all his ideals, and it is also the most important, deepest and most unshakable legacy he left to future generations."
"Today's prosperity is just as Mr. wished"
In today's China, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, the country is safe, the people are prosperous, and the country is strong. A hundred years ago, the grand vision of strengthening and rejuvenating the country described by Dr. Sun Yat-sen in "The Founding Strategy" is now becoming a reality step by step.
Looking back today on the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Sun Weiyong cannot hide his pride.
"Railways are crisscrossing the country, major ports are accessible, industry is on the rise, people's livelihood is prosperous, and infrastructure is spread all over the country. Not only have all of Mr. Wang's ideas been realized, but they have far exceeded his imagination."
If you could travel through time and space, as a descendant of your family, what would you most want to tell Mr. Nakayama?
"What I most want to tell Mr. Sun Yat-sen is that after a hundred years of struggle, China has completely ended poverty and weakness. Hundreds of millions of people live and work in peace and contentment, and the country is prosperous, strong and stable."
In Sun Weiyong's view, people's stability and national self-reliance are the scenes that Mr. Sun Yat-sen cares most about and longs to see in his life. It is also the answer to the prosperous age that best comforts Mr. Sun's aspirations at the beginning of the century.
"The island begins to rationally discuss unification, which is an awakening of the people."
Mr. Sun Yat-sen once said: "'Reunification' is the hope of all Chinese people. If it can be reunified, the people of the country will enjoy happiness; if it cannot be reunified, it will suffer."
Sun Weiyong, who serves as Hong Kong's deputy to the National People's Congress, has witnessed with his own eyes the successful implementation and long-term development of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong. He observed that in today's Taiwanese society, more and more people and young people are beginning to rationally discuss arrangements and future life after reunification.
"This is the awakening of people's hearts and the general trend."
Faced with the current Democratic Progressive Party authorities' frequent manipulation of "de-Chinaization" and even obstruction of Taiwan compatriots from going to the mainland to participate in Dr. Sun Yat-sen's commemoration activities, Sun Weiyong bluntly said that the roots of history will never be broken due to political manipulation. More and more Taiwan compatriots are willing to face the future and think long-term, which is the most solid popular foundation for the peaceful reunification of the two sides.
Today, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's lifelong pursuit of revitalizing China and reunifying the country is still stirring up both sides of the Taiwan Strait. This century-old trust is the common mission of all Chinese people.
"The mission of our generation is to inherit the spirit of Sun Yat-sen, protect the roots of our country, help both sides of the Taiwan Strait work together, and promote national rejuvenation. We must live up to our ancestors, the times, and China," said Sun Weiyong. (over)
